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The IPFW Alumni Association said they unanimously reject the proposal in a statement issued to leaders from Purdue, IU, and IPFW citing concerns and questions regarding tuition rates, and unforseen costs. The association is urging the Purdue Board of Trustees to consider their opinion before voting to approve the realignment on December 16.

“The airport is very interested in renewable energy and taking care of the environment,” said Hinderman.

The Fort Wayne Airport Development Committee must sign off on the project. Hinderman said the committee should have a decision by next month.

The project would require Federal Aviation Administration approval. A 75-acre solar energy farm that was a joint venture between Telamon and Johnson-Melloh Solutions was completed at Indianapolis International Airport in October. Telamon paid out $40 million for that project.

Company spokeswoman Alexa Amatulli says the Fort Wayne facility would feed electricity into the existing power grid. In Indianapolis, the power is fed to Indianapolis Power and Light Co.

Once approved from the Fort Wayne Airport Development Committee, Telamon will have to work out a deal with Indiana Michigan Power to use the solar energy on its grid.